1. In chess, the exposure of the King to be captures, thus needing protection: During the chess game, the strong player often moved his King, to avoid being in check.
2. In banking, a written order to be submitted to the bank, directing it to pay the amount indicated on the order: Mabel always used a check to pay her bills.

1. To inspect for accuracy or safety: Ada's plan for the holidays was to check the tests the students wrote in her class just before the holiday began.
2. To halt, slow down or stop, often abruptly: Dave put out his hands to check his fall against the wall.

A native of or the language of the Czech Republic: Even though Natasha had lived in New York for many years, she still spoke Czech fluently.